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Accounting Associate III

Confidential Client•Agriculture & Food
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$70,775
Northwood, Ohio
19 Hours Ago

The Accounting Associate III supports the finance department by managing accounts receivable functions including processing customer invoices, reconciling discrepancies, applying payments, and preparing reports. This role requires collaboration with the sales team to reconcile balances and assist with collection efforts, contributing to accurate financial operations and customer account management.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This role supports the finance team by processing and posting customer invoices and payments and performing related accounts receivable (A/R) duties. You’ll help keep customer accounts accurate, support month-end reporting, and assist with ad hoc accounting tasks.

  • Receive, reconcile and process customer invoices
  • Correct and resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices
  • Scan and file customer invoices
  • Apply cash and checks to customer accounts
  • Print and email customer A/R statements
  • Prepare A/R reporting (monthly and ad hoc)
  • Collaborate with the sales team on customer balance reconciliation and collection efforts
  • Assist with other accounting and finance tasks as needed
  • Perform other duties assigned by the financial lead

Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma required
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Experience

  • Entry-level role; 0–1 year accounting or A/R experience preferred

Professional skills

  • Proficient with Word and Excel (strong Excel skills highly valuable)
  • Comfortable interacting with customers and sales representatives
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations

Compensation & Location

  • Estimated salary: $70,775 per year (estimated)
  • Location: Northwood, OH — on-site (see application for details)

Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes represents the hiring process on behalf of a confidential client in Accounting & Finance. We match applicants to roles and can provide access to additional opportunities across our network. Applying through Careertakes helps you connect quickly and fairly with hiring teams while protecting applicant data and privacy.


Additional Information

  • Job type: Full-time (standard hours; confirm during interview)
  • This is an equal-opportunity opportunity — we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage those with relevant experience and a willingness to learn to apply.
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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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